Foldable holder for writing-pads.



0. J. & K. B. KENNEDY. POLDABLE HOLDER FOR WRITING PADS.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 1, 1911.

Patented May 7,1912.

COLUMIXA PLANOORAPH CO. WASHINGTON, D. C.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

OLIVER JEFFERSON KENNEDY AND KENNETH BEN KENNEDY, OF SAN ANTONIO,

TEXAS.

FOLDABLE HOLDER FOR WRITING-PADS.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed March 1, 1911.

Figure 1 is a plan view of a pad holder constructed in accordance withthe present invention, showing a pad thereon and 1n position for use;Fig. 2 is an edge view;

Fig. 3 is a transverse sectional view, on the line a: w of Fig. 1; Fig.4. is an edge view of the parts in folded position; Fig. 5 is asectional view with the parts in folded position.

Referring to the drawing it will be seen that the improved holder orcover comprises a plurality of sections connected in such manner thatthey may be folded one over another and that adjacent sections will abutwhen in open position.

In the embodiment of the invention illustrated there are three similarsections 1, 2, 3, which may be formed of any suitable material, such aspasteboard, said sections being protected at their side edges by sheaths4:, of metal or other suitable material, secured in position by rivetsor by being indented into the body of the section. The outer surfaces ofthe several sections and said protecting strips may be ornamented asdesired to give the article an attractive appearance and the dimensionsof each section and the number of such sections will be varied accordingto the size of pad to be employed therewith.

The end sections 1, 3, are connected by a flexible backing sheet 5 ofleather or similar material which extends over said sections and theintermediate section beneath the pad or series of sheets of paper 6.This backing sheet, which is shown as connected with the end sections bythe end sheaths or protecting strips 7, provides a continuous smoothsurface beneath the writing pad covering the lines of separation betweenthe several sections of the back. Said pad 6 is secured to the back orcover by means of a pair of resilient clamps 8, 9, which may be formedintegral with the end protection strip 7 of the section 3 if such stripis of metal. As shown said clamps are connected by a bar or rod 10 bymeans of which they can be readily moved away from the back sufiicientlyfar to permit the pad 6 to be withdrawn and replaced by a new one. Theconstruction of said clamps is such that the pad will be held securelyin position even though the thickness thereof is considerably reduced bythe withdrawal of sheets after use. The end and intermediate sectionsare connected by links 11, 12 and pivot pins or studs which latter areshown as connected with the protect-ing sheaths 4. The links l1, 12 areof such length and their pivotal connection with the sections soarranged that when the sections are in open position, or extended foruse, the adjacent sections will abut; and means are provided for rigidlyholding the sections in such open position. One form of connection forretaining the sections in said open position comprises a pair of slidingclips 13, 14 cooperating with each hinge joint. As shown, said clips areof such length that they can be supported entirely by one of thesections or can be moved to connect two adjacent sections. In Fig. 1 theclips 13 are shown in posit-ion to rigidly connect the sections whilethe other clips 14 are in the position occupied when the pad and holderare to be folded. Said clips may be permanently connected with theholder, as by having a slight rib formed on an inner surface engagingcorresponding grooves provided in the sur faces of the sheaths e onwhich they bear as shown in Fig. 3. A pair of guides 15 may be providedfor engaging opposite edges of the pad 6, said guides being shown ascarried by a bar or plate extending between the flexible backing sheetand the body of the holder. Said guide plate is held in position by thesheet 5 and may be moved longitudinally thereof to adapt it for usewithpads of different lengths.

To retain the pad and holder in folded position means are provided forconnecting the sections 1, 2. A very simple but effective latch orconnecting device for this purpose is illustrated, it consisting of awire rod 16 bent to provide two parallel members separated by a memberof such length as to extend from the section 1 across the edges ofsections 3, 2, when the parts are folded. One ofsaid parallel members isfitted in a socket formed in the section 1, being adapted to movelongitudinally and also to rotate therein. When it is desired to unfoldthe pad from the position shown in Figs. 4 and 5, said latch rod 16 isdrawn outwardly to withdraw it from engagement with the section 2. Theparts can then be turned into the open position represented in Fig. 1and held rigid by the clips 13, 141. The latch 16 can be turned on itspermanent connection with the section 1 as an axis into position tobring the other parallel member thereof into alinement with a secondsocket in the section 1 and then moved inwardly, or into the positionshown in Fig. 1.

The manner of using and the advantages of the improved holder or coverwill be readily understood and appreciated from the foregoingdescription in connection with the drawing. It will be understood thatin order to more readily disclose the construction the proportions ofsome of the parts are exaggerated in the drawing.

Having thus described the invent-ion what is claimed and desired to besecured by Letters-Patent is,

1. The herein described holder for a writing pad comprising a pluralityof sections connected by means adapting them to fold into substantialparallelism and out of con tact with each other, the edges of adjacentsections abutting one another when in open position and means for;rigidly connecting the sections when in open position.

2. The herein described holder for a writing pad comprising a pluralityof sections, and links pivotally connected at their ends with adjacentsections whereby said sections may be folded into substantialparallelism out of contact with each other and will abut one anotherwhen in open position.

3. The herein described holder for a writ ing pad comprising a pluralityof sections, links pivotally connected at their ends with adjacentsections whereby said sections may be folded into substantialparallelism out of contact with each other and will abut one anotherwhen in open position, and means for rigidly connecting the sectionswhen in open position.

4. The herein described holder for a writing pad comprising a pluralityof sections connected to fold one over another, the edges of adjacentsections abutting one another when in open position, and a flexiblebacking sheet attached to the end sections, and extending across theintermediate sections, said sheet being disconnected from each sectionadjacent the edge thereof that abuts on another section when in openposition.

5. The herein described holder for a writing pad comprising a pluralityof sections connected to fold one over another, the

edges of adjacent sections abutting one another when in open position, aflexible backing sheet attached to the end sections, and extendingacross the intermediate sections, said sheet being disconnected fromeach section adjacent the edge thereof that abuts on another sectionwhen in open position, and means for rigidly connecting the sectionswhen in open position.

6. The herein described holder for a writing pad comprising a pluralityof plate-like sections, means connecting said sections to cause theedges of adjacent sections to abut one another in open position andpermit the sections to fold into substantial parallelism out of contactone with another, and a flexible sheet attached to the end sections andextending across the intermediate sections, said sheet beingdisconnected from each section adjacent the edge thereof that abuts onanother section when in open position.

7. The herein described holder for a writing pad comprising a pluralityof sections, means connecting said sections to permit them to fold oneover another and cause the edges of adjacent sections to abut oneanother when in open position, and means for rigidly connecting thesections in open position comprising a plurality of clips each connectedwith one section by means preventing lateral movement and adapted to bemoved longitudinally to engage the adjacent section.

8. The herein described holder for a writing pad comprising a pluralityof sections, means connecting said sections to permit them to fold oneover another and cause the edges of adjacent sections to abut oneanother when in open position, and means for rigidly connecting thesections in open position comprising a plurality of clips each embracinga side edge of one section and having means engaging a groove in thesection to prevent lateral movement, said clips being movablelongitudinally to engage the adjacent section.

9. The herein described holder for a writing pad comprising a pluralityof sections, means connecting said sections and permitting them to foldone over another and cause the edges of adjacent sections to abut oneanother when in open position, clamps attached to an end section of theback and adapted to engage a writing pad to secure it to the back, and abar extending transversely of the back and provided at its ends withmeans to engage the side edges of said pad.

10. The herein described holder for a writing pad comprising a pluralityof sections connected by means permitting them to fold one over anotherand cause the edges of adjacent sections to abut one another when inopen position, a flexible sheet attached to the end sections andextending across the intermediate sections, said sheet In testimonywhereof we aflix our signabelng disconnected from each sectlon adtures1n presence of two wltnesses.

jacent the edge thereof that abuts on an- OLIVER JEFFERSON KENNEDY.other section when in open position, and KENNETH BEN KENNEDY. 5 meansfor holding a pad against lateral or Witnesses:

longitudinal movement on said flexible B. GRAY, sheet. S. T. PHELAN.

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